1. What is the focus of this major? What areas will you study? My focus on Music Recording would hopefully someday lead me to be working in a recording studio making music and working on muscial projects with certain artists. that is my dream to hopefully come true. i will study american music, music theory and music audio recording and then i will be given the opportunity to finish a year in the Institute of Audio Research so i can graduate with my asccociates degree in Music Recording.
2. Is this a major field you will enjoy studying? Why? Yes i think so, i am a big fan of music and i also have alot of love for it and it's something that has caught my attention for many years that i would someday have a job that has something to do with music. And thus being a music lover and all it will be awesome to work in a music related job.
3. Which classes do you think will be most challenging for you? Why? Music theory because it's like an introduction to music from the beginning of time and how it all started and it's a lot to learn about so i think it will be a little challenging to remember all of that.
4. Which classes do you think will be easiest for you? Music Audio Recording because I'm using hands-on equipment where I can make my own music and get familiar with it and make it however I want it to sound and its a great chance to let my imagination come out.
5. Are there requirements to be accepted into this major such as GPA? doesnt say.
6. Do you believe you can meet these requirements? Yes
7. Can this major be completed in four years? In a matter of two years actually.
8. Is graduate work usually required to work in the field associated with this major? Yes
9. Which skills does this major require? Just your passion for music!
10. Using the catalog, what are 10 courses that you would really like to take? Would you be able to take them if you chose this major?
11. What kinds of jobs do students with this major obtain? a lot. could work at record stores, music labels, host concerts, work in a production team etc.
12. Of these jobs, list three that would be of interest to you:
I. music engineer/producer
II.artist manager
III.record label executive/CEO
13. Are there any student organizations associated with this major? i dont know about any in this school so far. have to look into it.
14. Are there any professional organizations associated with this major? yes.
15. Now that you know a little about this major, will you continue to consider it? Why or why not? yes i would because like i said earlier, i love music and its something i want to keep doing probably for the rest of my life and my passion for it is like no other.
16. What resources did you use to complete this worksheet? basic knowledge and some research about my major.
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